Short introduction to German grammar terms

When you are just starting to learn the German language, the grammar might seem a bit overwhelming. But fear not, we prepared a list of the most used German grammar terms to make the process of learning easier for you. You can save the pdf file to your computer or print it and refer to eat every time you see an unknown grammar term.

der Akkusativ – accusative is used for direct objects and after the prepositions that require accusative case: Ich habe einen Hund(I have a dog). Das Geschenk ist für dich(The present is for you).

der Dativ – dative is used for indirect objects and with the prepositions and verbs that require dative case: Ich gebe dir das Buch(I give you the book). Ich bin in der Stadt(I am in the city). Ich spreche mit ihm(I am talking to him).

der Genitiv – genitive is used to indicate possession. This is the least used German case: Das ist die Freundin meines Bruders(This is my brother’s girlfriend). Das ist das Haus meines Freundes(This is my friend’s house). There are also some prepositions that require Genitiv: Ich arbeite während der Woche(I am working during the week).